Plans to build an £8.4m fire service training complex on the site of a former paper mill have been revealed.

The 10-acre area of industrial wasteland in Bury will be used to train firefighters across Greater Manchester.

The land’s existing features include a large warehouse, tunnels, culverts, bridges, embankments and even a stretch of river – making it the perfect site for firefighters to hone their life-saving skills. The facility, once complete, will be a model for fire and rescue training in the region and beyond.